Greenup, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Greenup is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 880. Residents earn $45,625 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
880 Population 417/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $26,105 per capita
$122,700 Home Value $119,895 Zillow
$838 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $838/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,625
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $122,700
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $838
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Greenup Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population880
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$26,105
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,075M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,700
Rent$838
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$119,895

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property86/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation539 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+89.3%
School Score5.62

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Libraries4

Is Greenup a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greenup receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Greenup offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greenup is $45,625, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greenup is $122,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Greenup is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 86 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Greenup experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Greenup has a population of 880 with a density of 417 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Black.

Population

880
Total Population
417
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Greenup vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Greenup vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greenup is $45,625, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Greenup vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,625
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,105
Avg Weekly Wage$921
IRS Avg AGI$65,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)788
County GDP$1,075M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare61
Retail101
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,310
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Greenup is $122,700, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $838 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $119,895.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,700
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$119,895

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$838
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$848
1 Bedroom$853
2 Bedrooms$973
3 Bedrooms$1,249
4 Bedrooms$1,410

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,310
23% above US avg
Effective Rate3.51%

Health Metrics: Greenup vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Premature Death12,737/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access79.1%
Healthcare Facilities61
Greenup has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 86 per 100,000 (96% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Greenup vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property85.7/100K
96% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft85.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Greenup has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Geography

Elevation539 ft (164 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates38.5718°N, 82.8263°W
County FIPS21089
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.6%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score5.62
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density417/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities61
Restaurants37
Retail Stores101

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Work from Home1.9%

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